Women's Health
Guides on women's health — from contraception and periods to menopause — clear and clinically reviewed.
Cystitis or UTI: how to tell the symptoms apart and when to get treatment
Cystitis vs UTI symptoms explained: how to tell a bladder infection from a kidney infection, red flags that need urgent care, and UK treatment options.
Heavy periods (menorrhagia): causes and treatment options
Heavy periods (menorrhagia) can disrupt daily life. Learn common causes, when to seek help, and the hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options available.
Menopause symptoms to look out for
Menopause symptoms to look out for: hot flushes, sleep and mood changes, joint aches, vaginal dryness, and which symptoms need urgent attention.
How long does menopause last?
How long does menopause last? An explanation of perimenopause length, how long symptoms typically last, and what may help along the way.
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder): symptoms and treatment options
PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) explained: symptoms, how it differs from PMS, diagnosis and UK treatment options, from lifestyle steps to clinician-led care.
Endometriosis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options explained
Endometriosis explained: the symptoms to look out for, why diagnosis can take time, and the treatment options available in the UK, from pain relief to hormonal therapy.
PCOS: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options explained
PCOS affects how the ovaries work, causing irregular periods, acne and unwanted hair growth. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis criteria and UK treatment options.
Perimenopause — how to recognise the signs and what helps
Perimenopause can start years before your periods stop. Learn the early signs, when it usually begins, and the UK treatment options available.
Vaginal dryness after the menopause — causes and treatment options
Vaginal dryness is a common menopause symptom. Learn why it happens, what NHS/NICE guidance recommends, and the treatment options available in the UK.
HRT and your weight — what to expect
Does HRT cause weight gain, or help you lose it? A balanced UK guide to HRT and menopausal weight change, the evidence, and when to see a clinician.
Vaginal thrush — treatment and recurrent thrush
A UK guide to vaginal thrush: symptoms, what causes it, treatments including antifungal capsules and creams, managing recurrent thrush, and when to seek help.
The progestogen-only (mini) pill explained
The progestogen-only mini pill explained — how it works without oestrogen, UK desogestrel options, the timing window, side effects, and missed-pill advice.
The combined pill — how it works
The combined pill explained — how oestrogen and progestogen prevent pregnancy, UK brands, benefits, side effects, missed pills, and how to get started.
Period pain — relief and when to seek help
A UK guide to period pain: why it happens, self-care and pain relief that helps, prescription options, and the warning signs that mean you should seek help.
Period delay — how it works
How period delay works in the UK: the tablets used, when to start and stop them, who they suit, side effects to expect, and how to get a clinical review.
Morning sickness — safe treatment in pregnancy
A UK guide to morning sickness: why nausea happens in pregnancy, self-care that helps, treatment options reviewed by a clinician, and warning signs to act on.
HRT explained — menopause treatment options
A clear UK guide to HRT for menopause: types of hormone therapy, how it is taken, benefits and risks, and how a clinician decides what suits you.
Hot flushes — managing menopausal symptoms
A UK guide to menopausal hot flushes and night sweats: why they happen, lifestyle steps that help, hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, and when to seek help.
Hirsutism — understanding unwanted hair growth
Hirsutism explained — why unwanted male-pattern hair growth happens, the link with PCOS, UK treatment and hair-removal options, and when to seek advice.
Emergency contraception — your options explained
Emergency contraception options in the UK explained — the two morning-after pills and the copper coil, how they work, timing, and when to seek advice.
Cystitis and UTIs — treatment and when to seek help
Cystitis and UTIs explained — symptoms, self-care, UK antibiotic treatments including nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim, preventing recurrence, and red flags.
Bacterial vaginosis — causes and treatment
Bacterial vaginosis explained — symptoms, causes, and UK treatment options including metronidazole tablets and vaginal gels, plus how to reduce recurrence.